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ELI5: Why do all camera's require a bright flash to take photos at night? While our naked eye can see in dim light just fine.

When I look around at night, I can see alright. But when I take a photo, it looks all dark. I understand we have pupils to help control incoming light. Why haven't we developed a camera that can do something similar? Without requiring a bright flash.

Posted Mar 24, 2012, 11:49 PM UTC

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